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30 Cities With Worst Smoking Problems, From Memphis to Honolulu

As millions resolve anew to quit smoking, The Daily Beast ranks which cities have the worst habits. From Memphis to Honolulu, these are the capitals with the biggest cig addictions.

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America's smokiest cities. Credit: Getty Images

The good news: The U.S. smoking rate is the lowest in 45 years.

The bad news: The rate has stagnated at nearly 21 percent for the last five years after four decades of decline.

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